Chickpea Salad:

Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cucumber, diced

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion.

2. Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.

3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

4. Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well-coated.

5. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is refreshing, nutrient-packed, and perfect for meal prep or as a side dish! It's light, but full of flavor, with the briny oliv

es and creamy feta making it extra satisfying.